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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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