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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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