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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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