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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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