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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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