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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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