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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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