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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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