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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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