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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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