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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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