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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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