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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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