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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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