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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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