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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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