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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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