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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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