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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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