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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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