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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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