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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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