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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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