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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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