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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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