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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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