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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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