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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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