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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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