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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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