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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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