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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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