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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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