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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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