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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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