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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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