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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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