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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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