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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make 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 massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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