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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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