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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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