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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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