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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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