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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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