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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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