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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines 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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