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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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