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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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