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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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