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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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