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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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