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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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