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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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