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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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