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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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