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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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