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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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