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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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