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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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