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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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