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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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