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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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