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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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