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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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