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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines 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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