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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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