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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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