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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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