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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the 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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