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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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