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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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