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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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