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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major 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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