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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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