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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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