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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth 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 free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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