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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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