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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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