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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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