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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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