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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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