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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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