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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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