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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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