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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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