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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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