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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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