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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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