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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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