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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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