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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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