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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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