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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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