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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth 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 generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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