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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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