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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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