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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. 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. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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