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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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