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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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