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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate 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. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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