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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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