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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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