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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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