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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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