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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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