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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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