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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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