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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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