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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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