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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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