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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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