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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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