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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world 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. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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