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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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