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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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