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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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