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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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