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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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