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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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