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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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