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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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