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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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