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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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