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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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