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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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