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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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