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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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