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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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