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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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