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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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