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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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