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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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