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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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