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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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