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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. 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 online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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