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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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