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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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