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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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