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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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