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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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