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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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