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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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