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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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