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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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