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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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