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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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