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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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