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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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