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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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