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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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