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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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