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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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