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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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