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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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