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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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