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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology 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 online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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