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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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