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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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