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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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