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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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