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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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