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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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