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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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