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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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