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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for 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. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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