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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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