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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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