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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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