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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning enable students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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