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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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