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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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