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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources