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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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