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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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