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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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