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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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