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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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