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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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