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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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