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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning enable people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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