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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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