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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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