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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online 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 several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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