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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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