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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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