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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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