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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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