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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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