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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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