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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around 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 usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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