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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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