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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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