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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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