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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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