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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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