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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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