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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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