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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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