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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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