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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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