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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources