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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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