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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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