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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. 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. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing 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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