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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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