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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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