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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people 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. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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