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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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