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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations 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. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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