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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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