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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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