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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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