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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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