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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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