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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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