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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering 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. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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