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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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