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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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