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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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