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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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