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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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