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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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