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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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