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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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