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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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