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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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