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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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