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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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