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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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