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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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