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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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