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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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