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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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