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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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