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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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