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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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