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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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