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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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