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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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