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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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