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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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