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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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