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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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