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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered 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 MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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