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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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