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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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