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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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