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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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