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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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