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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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