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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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