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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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