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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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