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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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