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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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