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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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