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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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