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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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