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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners 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 online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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