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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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