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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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