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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need 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 educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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