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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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