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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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