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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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