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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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