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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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