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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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