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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources