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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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