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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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