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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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