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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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