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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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