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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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