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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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