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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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