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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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