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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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