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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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