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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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