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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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