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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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