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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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