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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of 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 massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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