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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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