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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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