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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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