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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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