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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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