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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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