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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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