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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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