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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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