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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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