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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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