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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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