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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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