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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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