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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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