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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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