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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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