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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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