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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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