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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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