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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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