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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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