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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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