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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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