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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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