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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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