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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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