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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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