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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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