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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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