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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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