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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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