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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over 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 courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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