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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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