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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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