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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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