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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people 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. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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