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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources