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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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