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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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