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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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