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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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