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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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