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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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