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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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