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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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