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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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