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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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