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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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