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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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