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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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