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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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