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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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