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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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