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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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