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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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