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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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