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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in 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 MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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