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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are enabling students all over 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 courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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