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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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