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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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