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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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