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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key 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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