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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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