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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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