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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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