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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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