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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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