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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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