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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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