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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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