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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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