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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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