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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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