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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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