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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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