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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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