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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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