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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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