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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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