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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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