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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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