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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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