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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for people 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 MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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