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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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