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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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