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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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