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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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