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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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