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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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