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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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