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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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