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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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