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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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