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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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