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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. 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. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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