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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners 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. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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