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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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