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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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