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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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