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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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