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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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