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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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