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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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