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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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