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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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