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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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