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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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