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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the 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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