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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. 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. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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