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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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