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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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