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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor 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 online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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