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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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