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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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