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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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