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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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