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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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