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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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