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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly 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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