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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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