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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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