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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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