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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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