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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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