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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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