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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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