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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate 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 for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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