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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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