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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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