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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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