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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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