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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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