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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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