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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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