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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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