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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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