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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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