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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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