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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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