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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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