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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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