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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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