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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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