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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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