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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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