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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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