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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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