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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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