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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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