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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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