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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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