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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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