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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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