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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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