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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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