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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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