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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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