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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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