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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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