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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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