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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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