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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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