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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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