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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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