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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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