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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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