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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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