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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology enable people 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 online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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