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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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