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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners 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. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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