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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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