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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over 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 massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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