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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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