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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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