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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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