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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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