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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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