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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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