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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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