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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered students 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 generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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