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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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