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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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