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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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