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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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