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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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