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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students 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 massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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