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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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