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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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