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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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