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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers 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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