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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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