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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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