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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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