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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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