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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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