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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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