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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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