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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates 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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