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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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