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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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