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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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