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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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