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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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