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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled people 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 courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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