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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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