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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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