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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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