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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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