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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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