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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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