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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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