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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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