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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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