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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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