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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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