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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for 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. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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