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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews 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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