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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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