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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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