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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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