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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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