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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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