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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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