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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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