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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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