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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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